Chapter 408

Chapter 408 Building a Branch Park

Outside the cage, looking at the tigers who had all been recovered, Nie Feng first expressed his gratitude, and then said under Yang Lin's surprised eyes:

"Director Yang, you happen to be here today. I have an idea that I would like to ask your opinion on."

"Oh? What do you think? As long as you don't ask me for money, just say it."

"It's like this. You have also seen the current operating conditions of Xionghu Manor. To be honest, it is already a bit unsustainable. The food expenses for the animals are becoming a problem."

Before Nie Feng could continue, Yang Lin quickly stepped back.

"No, Director Nie, we are friends, please don't cheat me. I really can't handle such a big deal."

Just kidding, he couldn't tell what Nie Feng meant. He clearly wanted to give him the Xionghu Villa.

If he had never raised a tiger before, he might still accept this offer, but it was only after raising a group of tigers that he realized how expensive raising tigers was.

Take the most common adult Siberian tiger in Xihong Zoo as an example. It eats more than 50 kilograms of meat a day, including beef and venison.

In addition to vitamins, offal supplements with trace elements, and occasionally a few canned cats, the total cost per day is about 2,000 yuan.

A tiger like Sister Hua who has awakened her talent has to spend tens of thousands of dollars on food a day.

Bears don't eat as much as tigers, but their food expenses for a day still cost more than a thousand.

Lions and tigers are about the same.

This means that even if such old animals in Xionghu Villa only eat seven cents full every day, their food expenses can easily reach millions. If it were not for the support of the national finance, the Villa would have been overrun by these animals long ago. Overwhelmed.

Although Xihong Zoo makes money, it cannot raise hundreds of tigers and lions.

Besides, what's the use of being so old?

"No, no, no, Director Yang, you misunderstood. I didn't ask you to take over Xionghu Villa directly. I was wondering if you could copy the successful operation experience of Xihong Zoo here and turn it into a second one." Xihong Zoo.”

Seeing Yang Lin shaking his head repeatedly, Nie Feng quickly explained.

"Build a second Xihong Zoo?"

Regarding Nie Feng's idea, Yang Lin first frowned, and then showed an interested look.

"This is what we think. We will transform Xionghu Villa into a branch of Xihong Zoo. You will also serve as the director of the zoo. All expenses in the park for the first five years will be borne by the Forestry Bureau."

"You don't need to take any responsibility for the profit or loss of the park. After five years, this place will be completely handed over to you."

After saying that, Nie Feng looked at Yang Lin with a worried expression.

He was now afraid that Yang Lin would not agree to the condition he proposed.

But he has no other options now.

Xionghu Manor is a hot potato for the entire Guilin and even the entire western Guangxi.

It takes up a part of the forestry department's budget every year, but the animals inside cannot be left alone.

It is unrealistic to release them all, and selling them is not allowed. Even if they are donated to other zoos for free, other zoos cannot absorb so many large beasts, and they will suffer losses for several years.

Now they finally see a little hope in Yang Lin. Can they not seize this opportunity?

While Nie Feng was waiting for Yang Lin's reply, Yang Lin suddenly asked a question.

“What’s the total number of wild animals here right now, and what types are there?”

Upon hearing this question, Nie Feng was stunned for a moment, and then a hint of joy appeared in the corners of his eyes.

"Wait a moment, I'll arrange for someone to bring the specific data."

After saying that, he made a phone call.

A few minutes later, he received a piece of information on his phone.

"As of now, there are 1,128 tigers, 327 lions, 459 bears, 45 alpacas, 12 rhinos, 26 pythons, 89 horses, and 34 golden eagles in Xionghu Villa..."

Listening to the data reported by Nie Feng, the expression on Yang Lin's face couldn't be more exciting.

The variety of animals in Xionghu Manor may not be as large as that of Xihong Zoo, but the number seems to be the same.

There are more than 2,000 animals in all categories. What's more important is that all the animals here are big ones, not a single small animal.

That is to say, they have state financial support. If they were to replace other zoos, whoever raises them would go bankrupt.

He seriously suspected that the former manager of the villa had a background in raising pigs.

"So many? It seems that the breeding work here is doing well."

After listening to the data, Yang Lin said with a sigh.

"The survival rate was 93%. At that time, animal experts from the province and even the country gathered here. It's embarrassing to say that the consequences of over-breeding were not considered at all."

"Ninety-three percent, this data is indeed quite good, but it is still not as good as our Xihong Zoo, we are 100 percent."

At this moment, Yang Lin's strange desire to win came over.

"Director Yang, how have you considered the proposal I just mentioned?"

Having said this, Nie Feng glanced at Yang Lin's face again.

And Yang Lin's final reply also made him breathe a long sigh of relief.

"If the expenditures for the first five years are really borne by the Forestry Bureau, then I think we can consider it."

"But since I am responsible for managing this place, all arrangements must be made according to my instructions."

"Of course there is no problem with this."

Hearing Yang Lin's agreement, Nie Feng's anxious face showed joy again.

"Okay, I'll take Sister Hua back today, and I'll come again tomorrow to make specific arrangements for the future development work here."

After saying this, Yang Lin picked up the two little tigers who were acting coquettishly on the ground, and also gave Sister Hua a word.

"Sister Hua, warn them not to run around anymore."

"Understood!"

After talking to Yang Lin, Sister Hua's gentle eyes suddenly became sharp.

When it turned its head to the cage on the side, it immediately let out a threatening roar.

"Be honest, whoever dares to run away again, I'll break its legs!"

After the roar, the tigers who finally recovered were frightened again and dared not move.

Now even if the cage door was opened to let them run, they dared not run.

"Do we need to find one to break a leg to scare them?"

"Ah? No need."

Faced with Sister Hua's sudden idea, Yang Lin hurriedly dissuaded her.

These will all be his tigers in the future. If they are injured, he will suffer the loss.

"Okay, let's go back first. By the way, you can feed the two little guys when you get in the car."

After saying that, Yang Lin and Sister Hua left the Bear and Tiger Villa in the fearful eyes of the beasts.